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The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
If you are a Christian mom who sometimes feels overwhelmed, frazzled, or exhausted, you've come to the right place. Each week you'll hear practical time-management tips, Biblical inspiration, and humor to help you gain clarity and focus so you can find the real balance you've been seeking.
Episodes
297 episodes
297 | For the Mom on the Verge of a Meltdown: Ch 44 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
If I could retitle this essay, I’d name it: "For the Mom Who Idolizes Productivity." Or maybe, "For the Mom Who Keeps Raising the Bar." Because while it’s true this is an essay about a time I sent my kids back-to-school and had a meltdown, the ...
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296 | Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen, An Open Letter: Ch 43 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
I wrote this essay after talking with a friend who was at a doctor’s office and witnessed a teen openly disrespecting his mom. My friend was outraged that the mom said nothing in response and was expecting my approval. Instead, I sided with tha...
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295 | The Best Decisions I Made Last Year (Circa 2015): Ch 42 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Who knew that the decisions I made in 2015 would still be affecting me so profoundly now in 2025? As we approach the end of the year, I hope this list inspires you to make some decisions of your own that stand the test of time.
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294 | Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out: Ch 41 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Of all the essays I’ve written in this book, I think this is the one I’ve personally shared the most often with my personal friends. It’s hard-fought wisdom from the toughest years of parenting on record. This is Chapter 41: Six Strategies for ...
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293 | My Vow to Stop Apologizing: Ch 40 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Some people struggle to offer apologies. But I have the opposite problem: I apologize too often. That isn’t a humble brag, like, “I don’t know why, but I’m just soooo generous. I just loooooove giving away my money and my time to people." No. A...
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292 | When All You Have is a Gut Feeling: CH 39 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Making decisions as a parent can be tricky. Often, we lack all the facts–either because our child is withholding them or because the child doesn’t have them either. Thankfully, God has all the facts, and He gives us His Holy Spirit to guide and...
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291 | What I Want My Teens to Know About Sexual Purity: CH 38 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
I grew up in the 70s and 80s where I never learned about sexual purity. Then, I started parenting in the late 90s on the tail end of the Purity Movement. Neither of those approaches worked well for me as a mom. Today I share what did.
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290 | How to Help Your Child Survive Middle School: CH 37 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
For me, middle school was the most challenging season of parenting, hands down. It wasn’t all bad, but it was tricky and confusing. If you have a middle school student, this essay alone is worth the price of admission. Today, I offer you litera...
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289 | Diaries of a Facebook Deactivation Circa 2014 : Ch 36 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
If you know me at all, you're already aware that I have a complicated relationship with social media. What you may NOT know is that this complication began almost immediately after I joined back in 2008. And I’ve been writing about social media...
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288 | A Parenting Pep Talk. To Me, From Me. But Also, To You: Ch 35 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
For many of you, parenting through the middle school and teenage years is the most challenging season of all. If you were sitting across the table from me in the midst of an exhausting season with your teen, this is what I’d say to you. T...
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Episode 288
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287 | What I Learned Last Year, Vol. 1: Ch 34 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Each year in January, I compile a list called “What I Learned Last Year.” I include several of these lists in this book because they mark changes I made in my parenting, my marriage, and my health. This was written at the end of 2013--a doozy o...
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Episode 287
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286 | I Had a Dream: Ch 33 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
If you’re listening in real time, it’s the end of September. But the essay I’m reading today is all about the craziness that is May. No matter what time of year, if you’re finding yourself overwhelmed and double booked this is for you. To...
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285 | Flip Flops in the Snow: Ch 32 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
I wrote this chapter when my kids were 10 and under. Today, that 10-year-old is now married, and the youngest child who was in my bed that morning is now in college. Let this serve as a brief reminder to dress for the season you’re in, because ...
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284 | Dear Mom, THANK YOU: Ch 31 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
This is a short and sweet note of thanks to every mom out there who has already had a full day, and it’s only 7:30 am. This is Chapter 31: Dear Mom, Thank You. Listen in.
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Episode 284
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283 | Why You Must Not Obey The Rules: Ch 30 of Mom, You're Amazing! and Other Things I Want to Tell You
This is for all you creative mamas out there. If you’ve ever faced disapproval, indifference, or outright rejection when sharing your art, I’ve got some encouragement for you. This is Chapter 30: Why You Must Not Obey the Rules. Listen...
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282 | What to Do When You Wish You Would Have Handled Things Differently: Ch 29 of Mom, You're Amazing and Other Things I Want to Tell You
If you’ve ever had a really bad day, lost your cool, or wished you could rewind and start over, this chapter is for you. Not only do I offer a way to recover, but I also offer hope that your bad day (if handled well) will lead your kids to the ...
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Episode 282
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281 | Bringing Serenity Back: Ch 28 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
The chapter I’m reading today begins with a quote I had come across accidentally from John Ortberg and his conversation with Dallas Willard. This quote has since become a mantra for overly busy people everywhere. But for me, it helped me naviga...
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280 | Confessions of a Real Mom: Ch 27 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Some chapters of the book don’t lend themselves to reading aloud, but I’ll do my best here. This is a Facebook comment thread back when I was still on Facebook and Facebook was still fun. I hope this episode brings some laughter to your day. Th...
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279 | Coffee With Mom Comes Full Circle: Ch 26 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want To Tell You
This is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever written. The 10-year-old daughter I write about is now 26 and married. It’s a good thing I practice reading through these before I hit record, because I just bawled my eyes out, is what I’m saying, an...
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278 | Let's Review: A Lesson in Math and Truth, Ch 25 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
One of the most challenging tasks for me as a mom when my kids were in elementary school was helping them with their math homework. But as God often does, He took this struggle and used it as a life lesson for my relationship with Him. Listen i...
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277 | 8 Steps to a Great Start with Your Child's Teacher: Ch 24 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Just in time for school start, my best tips for starting off the school year right with your child's teacher. Listen in.
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Episode 277
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276 | Nine Random (and Funny) Thoughts: Ch 23 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Sometimes the “other things I want to tell you” are random thoughts with absolutely no value except to make you laugh. This is one of those essays, appropriately entitled Nine Random Thoughts. This is Chapter 23 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Othe...
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275 | What Happens When Moms Fall Into the Comparison Trap: Ch 22 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
I have never met another woman who doesn’t struggle with comparison. And so, I tend to write about the comparison trap quite a bit. This is an essay I wrote about comparison in 2014, in the middle of one of the most challenging decades of paren...
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Episode 275
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274 | A For-Real Prayer (If You, Too, Woke Up on The Wrong Side of The Bed): Ch 21 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
If you’ve ever struggled with clinical depression, you know that mornings are the worst. Today is a short episode as I’m reading a raw and authentic prayer for moms who struggle in the morning. This is Chapter 21: A For-Real Monday Morning Pray...
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273 | Exposing the Lies Moms Believe: I Don't Have Enough Time | Ch 20 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
This essay was part of a series I wrote on my blog, Exposing Lies Moms Believe. In it, I identify the root of a lie I hear every single day and the Truth that sets me free. This is Chapter 20: Exposing Lies Moms Believe: I Don't Hav...
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